Osimhen takes a dig at Napoli en route to Istanbul: 'Solo il Gala'
Victor Osimhen is officially on his way to Istanbul for his medical and to finalize a €75 million permanent transfer to Galatasaray from Napoli. The Turkish giants, broadcasting Osimhen's flight live, subtly jabbed Napoli by having the Nigerian striker utter "Solo il Gala" (Only Gala) in Italian in their announcement video, marking the culmination of weeks of intense negotiations.
Victor Osimhen is set to become Galatasaray's latest blockbuster signing, with the Turkish club confirming that the Nigerian striker is en route to Istanbul to complete his medical and sign the documents for a permanent transfer from Napoli. The announcement, shared across Galatasaray's social media channels, included a pointed message in Italian: "Solo il Gala" (Only Gala), hinting at a subtle dig towards his former club.
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After weeks of intricate negotiations, Osimhen is now on the verge of officially joining Galatasaray on a permanent basis. The Turkish champions have agreed to meet the full €75 million fee that was stipulated in the player’s contract earlier this summer. The payment structure will see Galatasaray pay €40 million upfront, with the remaining €35 million to be settled in installments by the end of 2026.
SOLO IL GALA! 💛❤️ pic.twitter.com/kgoTn6X6E4
— Galatasaray SK (@GalatasaraySK) July 30, 2025
Galatasaray had previously confirmed reports that Osimhen's medical would take place in Turkey on Thursday, July 31. The club has since created a significant buzz around his arrival, posting a short video of Osimhen directly from his airplane. Adding to the excitement, Galatasaray is even broadcasting the flight tracker on a live stream via YouTube, complete with additional commentary and analysis for eager fans.
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The decision to have Osimhen speak "Solo il Gala" in Italian within the video, rather than English or Turkish, appears to be a deliberate and somewhat cheeky swipe at Napoli, emphasizing the player's commitment to his new club. This dramatic arrival underscores the ambition of the Turkish giants as they secure one of Europe's most sought-after strikers.
